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As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces shines. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation

Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the regime?

Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War

The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. But, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.

A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had committed.

The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true methods?

A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes

From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals rely on him to bring back order.

Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective medical end – until possibly now.

A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of the state.

An British Professional With a Crooked Side

With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.

The Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center

An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a significant force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?

An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle

Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.

A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of what happened is still somewhat unclear.

The "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could improve. I was tragically mistaken.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move

In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.

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